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Title: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: BUCKY on April 09, 2011, 08:12:00 PM
My friend grew out of his KOM bowman jacket and sold it to me for $100! I think I got a great deal,don't you? I wore it once this past January and I was never warmer.Who has one and what do you think of it?
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: Easykeeper on April 09, 2011, 09:16:00 PM
I wish I had one.  Look like a very nice piece of gear.  How is it in the wind?  Does it have a wind barrier?
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: BUCKY on April 09, 2011, 09:43:00 PM
It has a polyester liner which helps block the wind.
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: bofish-IL on April 09, 2011, 09:57:00 PM
Your friend gave you a heck of a deal. I have one and the standmaster also.Very warm.
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: cacciatore on April 09, 2011, 11:40:00 PM
You are been lucky to find such a deal on a great garment!
The Standmaster is the warmest piace of clothing you can ever buy.
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: A.S. on April 10, 2011, 05:53:00 AM
I have owned a Bowman jacket for over 15 year. It still looks almost new! I wouldn't sell it for anything.
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: Builder on April 10, 2011, 08:41:00 AM
I have had mine about 15 years also, wear it in the Spring for Turkeys, Fall and Winter, it is about the only thing I wear and it looks like the day I bought it. Here in the North you will still freeze if you stay out long enough but I haven't found anything I like better
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: COOCH on April 10, 2011, 08:43:00 AM
What A.S. said X2 I love mine and it wears like iron.
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: tippit on April 10, 2011, 10:13:00 AM
I got one and rarely just use it as it's Too Hot for me.  Even with New England December weather, I'm still toasty with a KOM trapper, vest, and bibs.  But when the thermometer drops to zero, it sure is a nice addition.  They all stay outside from August to January.  Love my KOM...Doc

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Huntinclothes.jpg)
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: BUCKY on April 10, 2011, 12:10:00 PM
Doc,do you mean the Beavertail vest?
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: Tater on April 10, 2011, 12:14:00 PM
You got a great deal on one of the finest pieces of equipment/clothing you will ever use.

 Congradulations...........  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: glenbo on April 10, 2011, 03:35:00 PM
I have had mine for at keast a dozen years.Works well in late season.Probally my most favorite I own.Great deal.
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: Greg Dearth on April 10, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
You sure got a great buy. I have 2, one in each camo style. They are my go to jacket when the temptures start to drop. I usally carry mine to the stand, to warm to walk far in,then I put it on over my vest. This keeps me warm and toasty and I'm able sit alot longer.
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: Northwoods on April 11, 2011, 12:45:00 AM
After considering one for several years I finally bought one last year and finally kept warm in the late season.  Really happy with mine.

Ted
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: beyondmyken on April 11, 2011, 05:26:00 AM
Probably my favorite hunting jacket for bowhunting.  Although as I get older, the newer synthetics seem more appealing for mountain hunting with lots of hiking just for the weight.
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: BUCKY on December 06, 2012, 06:32:00 PM
I've never used mine in the rain yet and the forcast for Saturday is 40% chance of showers. Should I be safe and wear rain gear or should I chance it and wear the jacket?
Title: Re: KOM Bowman jacket
Post by: 450 marlin on December 06, 2012, 08:20:00 PM
Wool is warm wet or dry...just hang it up to dry when you return home.